Lee County CTA July Level 7 at Rutenberg Park (Ft. Myers)

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* Make every effort to stagger match start times so players are not gathering in groups to check in.
* Take each player’s temperature before the first match using a touchless thermometer.
* Tournament Director and USTA officials will wear face covering throughout the weekend.
* Provide 4 new balls per match with 2 each of different numbers so players can use separate balls.
* Provide disinfectant wipes for players to clean their hands and racquets before and after each match.
* Spray scorecards with disinfectant after each match.
* Have limited bottled water and bottled Gatorade available, if needed.

* Wear masks/face coverings before and after matches. Adults are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings, too.
* Use scorecard green or yellow movable pieces that you will be assigned for the match during the coin toss to start the match. Use your racquets to change the score.
* Bring your own water and ice.
* Bring a foldable chair to use on the courts on changeover. Some of the courts have one small bench but they don't meet social distancing requirements and will be roped off for seating.
* Encourage parents and spectators to remain in their air-conditioned vehicles during matches. Parents are allowed to watch a match from behind the outside fence next to the court as long as 6-foot social distancing is maintained. 6-foot markings or other indicators will be made on the ground and bleachers to help maintain Lee County Parks and CDC guidelines for social distancing.
·* Be patient throughout the weekend.

10 and Under Orange ball: 2 out of 3 (1st to 4 games) Sets using No-Ad scoring. At one set all, the 3rd set is a Match Tiebreak with the first to win 7 points. Scoring format may be modified based on the number of entrants in the division.
12s, 14s, 16s, 18s: Best of 3 tiebreak sets, NO AD SCORING, and a 10 point Match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set at one set all. The first player to win 10 points by 2 points wins the match. Three minutes rest period between 2nd set and Match tiebreak. During the rest period coaching is allowed, but players cannot leave the court except for a bathroom request which is to be taken after coaching is completed.

If the format of play is changed by the head referee and the tournament director, the maximum matches played per day can change.

1-Introduce yourself to your opponent.
2-Call the balls & score out loud throughout the match. Your parents or other watching can’t help you with the score.
3-Before serving, be sure that your opponent is ready to play.
4-Be courteous. Talk quietly. Don’t walk across the back of another court to get a ball until the players finish the point.
5-Keep a positive attitude in the game. Don’t stall, pout or complain. Never throw your racquet.
6-No cell phones are allowed on the court.
7-Have a good match!
Don’t forget to report the score, give the balls back and find out your next match time.

1-Parents must not talk to players during the match.
2-No player may receive any form of coaching by any person while the match is in progress. Coaching is allowed between the 2nd set and match tiebreak but the player cannot leave the court.
3-No abusive behavior is permitted toward a tournament official or player by parents, relatives, coaches, or other persons associated with the player.
4-Accept the players’ line calls, whether you believe they are correct or not. Clap for good shots on both sides and be particularly careful not to clap for mistakes (e.g. double faults).
5-Parents should enjoy the company of other parents and support all players.
6-Let your child play the match and have fun.
7-Enjoy the match!

Tournament Location - Rutenberg Park, 6500 South Pointe, Blvd, Ft. Myers 33919